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FCA head of insurance surprised by consumer AI buying appetite
Andrew Ruddle, head of insurance market analysis and policy at the Financial Conduct Authority, has expressed surprise at the result of The Mills Review released this month as he also looks to increase cyber insurance take up.
Acrisure launches HNW private office service after Smith Greenfield buy
Acrisure UK has built on the recent purchase of high-net-worth specialist broker Smith Greenfield with the launch of Acrisure Private Office.
Lumara looks to Covéa again for London and South underwriting leader
Business and motor trade combined insurance specialist Lumara has added Jason Hartard as motor trade development underwriter joining from Covéa.
Gallagher broking and placement MD Smith departs
Gallagher’s managing director of broking and placement for its UK and Ireland retail division Stephen Smith has departed 16 months after being promoted into the role, Insurance Age can reveal.
Over half FCA’s Consumer Duty enforcement cases target insurance firms
The Financial Conduct Authority has 11 ongoing investigations into potential breaches of the Consumer Duty, over half of which are in the insurance sector, as the third anniversary of the regulation looms.
MGAs urged to “specialise relentlessly” – McGill and Partners’ Lloyd
John Lloyd, chairman of McGill and Partners, has called on managing general agents to “specialise relentlessly” during the soft market.
MGA responds to law change with free additional cover
Commercial Express has introduced pet damage cover as a standard feature across all residential property owners’ policies at no additional cost.
Addept rolls out legal expenses for caravan and leisure home owners
Addept Insurance Services has launched ‘Pitch+’, a dedicated caravan and leisure home owners’ legal protection solution.
TBIG reveals management arrivals and exits
The Broker Investment Group has appointed Stuart Grieb as group chief operating officer, and revealed the upcoming departures of Andy Roden and James Watkin.
Ex-DLG/Aviva boss Winslow to replace O’Shea as CFC CEO
Specialist insurer CFC has today announced Adam Winslow as its new group chief executive officer.
FCA cancels broker permissions
The Financial Conduct Authority has cancelled Tony Tyler Insurance Services’ permission to trade.
Global consolidator completes deal for UK distribution platform
ANV, a global insurance intermediary platform, has completed the acquisition of Iris Insurance Brokers, the London-headquartered specialty insurance distributor.
FCA research reveals AI usage levels among insurance consumers
When it comes to the future use of artificial intelligence, insurance ‘resonates the most’ with consumers who see ‘clear benefits’ in saving time, money and making better decisions, according to research commissioned by the Financial Conduct Authority.
John Lewis re-enters car insurance with Ageas, Axa and Covéa
John Lewis Money has relaunched its car insurance offering with Ageas, Axa and Covéa following the household brand becoming a broker earlier this year.
MGA adds HSB underwritten cyber and electrical breakdown cover
MGA Kovrilo has introduced cyber and electrical breakdown cover underwritten by specialist engineering and technology insurer HSB.
Aviva broadens cyber offering appetite and cover
Aviva has strengthened its cyber proposition, broadening its appetite with the introduction of cover to support a wider range of clients as threats continue to evolve.
FCA review finds ‘already consumer appetite for the use of agentic AI’
Artificial Intelligence may move insurance closer to the point of need and automate shopping and claims guidance, with impacts on intermediation and challenges for firms as they increase the level of AI autonomy.
FCA confirms broker funding bill to rise by more than average
The Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed the broking sector will pay 1.3% more in fees in 2026/27 compared to the current financial year.
Graham Gibson joins Hiscox in claims leadership role
Former Allianz claims boss Graham Gibson has taken on the interim global head of claims role at Hiscox.
Aviva completes HNW team restructure after exits
Aviva Private Clients has made two appointments as part of the restructure of its leadership team following recent personnel departures.
FSCS compensation from broker pot slides back under £700,000
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme paid out £659,000 in the year ended 31 March 2026 for claims caused by the general insurance distribution class in which brokers sit.
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Open GI adds Covéa property product to panel
Open GI has expanded its panel, adding Covéa’s property owners product, which offers commercial building cover of £1m and contents up to £50,000, Insurance Age can reveal.
SME underinsurance fears deepen
SMEs are increasingly worried about being underinsured as they cut back or cancel business insurance policies, but in a positive development, nearly one in three firms have started working with a broker in the past two years, and are starting to boost…